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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.68, 852.44 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.68, 852.44 and 544.64 is: 749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.68 : 852.44 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.68/852.44 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.68x = 852.44 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.68x = 464,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,272.92/619.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.21

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